Whole30 Vegetable Tomato Sauce
Transform your meals with this flavorful and nutrient-packed Whole30 Vegetable Tomato Sauce, a wholesome twist on classic marinara. Bursting with fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, this sauce is not only rich in vitamins but also loaded with savory aromatics like garlic and onion for unmatched depth of flavor. Made with crushed tomatoes and tomato paste free of added sugars, it’s perfectly seasoned with basil, oregano, and a touch of black pepper for a comforting, herbaceous finish. Ready in under an hour, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any Whole30-compliant dish, making it an essential addition to your clean-eating repertoire. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or enjoying it fresh, this homemade vegetable tomato sauce is the ultimate guilt-free option for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 medium, grated or finely diced Carrot
- 1 medium, grated or finely diced Zucchini
- 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 28 ounces (1 can, no added sugar) Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (no added sugar) Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cups (optional, for thinning sauce) Water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the grated carrot, zucchini, and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste until fully combined.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to distribute the seasoning evenly.
If the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup of water or vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the saucepan. Allow the sauce to cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving over your favorite Whole30-compliant dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 5503 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
